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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,033.32, 330,162.20 and 173,517.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,033.32, 330,162.20 and 173,517.58 is: 239,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,033.32 : 330,162.20 = 173,517.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,033.32/330,162.20 = 173,517.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,033.32x = 330,162.20 × 173,517.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,033.32x = 57,288,946,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,288,946,501.43/239,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,669.29

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